There is a difference between red and white wine. Have you ever wondered what that difference is? It’s all in the skin. Or lack thereof. Red wine is made with the whole grape. However, when making white wine, the skin and seeds are left out. The Wine Signature Auction – Beverly Hills #5437 by Heritage Auctions offers two sessions of the finest of these wines plus champagne.
Session 1 showcases a Romanee Conti 2016 and a Chateau Petrus 1975. The Conti is a young wine and features a smoky and overtly floral suffused aromas of plum, cassis, spiced tea and sandalwood, only after aggressive swirling, while the Petrus is another 5-10 years away from maturity.
Session 2 includes a Clos de la Roche 1991, an Echezeaux 1989, and a Chateau d’Yquem 1988. Visit to view all 1,909 wines and champagnes available and to place a bid.
Freeman’s Auction presents Books, Maps & Manuscripts. This auction offers reading material and visuals for history enthusiasts and book lovers alike. Featured in the auction are four sheets of paper joined together to form a 1775 map of the sixth state of the United States, Virginia. Included in this map is the whole Province of Maryland and parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
Manuscripts and partially printed documents from George Ross, a founder of The Furnace and Forge and signer of the Declaration of Independence are also available. Seven of these documents are signed by Ross. There are also two letters, one of which is an autographed letter from George Stevenson, a prominent surveyor, and lawyer) to Ross. A collection of 18 signatures of the Nuremberg defendants are also showcased. John J. Pankosky, a member of the U.S. Army’s 26th Infantry Regiment, collected the signatures using a tourist guide of the city, Nurnberg. To view these items and more, and to place a bid, visit Freeman’s Auction today.
Salvator Rosa was regarded as the most unconventional, rebellious yet romantic painter of landscapes. Adopted as a hero by painters of the Romantic movement in the later 18th and early 19th centuries, his paintings didn’t just come alive but also made viewers believe they were present in the moments depicted in the paintings. A similar marvelous oil on canvas by Rosa, depicting two figures near a winding path leading to a village with a mountainous landscape in the background, is being showcased at the two days On the Auction Block by Great Gatsby’s Auction.
Sharing the center stage with Rosa with the highest estimated value of $18,000 is a pair of monumental Chinese cloisonné pheasant vases. It stands tall with 80″ height and 30″ width, showcasing a variety of motif including Shou character, Ming dragons, bands of lappets, and the popular symbols of Chinese numismatic charms, the Eight Precious Things. Auction buyers can also bid for items such as Tanzanite – diamond, of 14 karat gold bracelet and a French carved walnut cabinet from the 19th century. To view and bid, visit Invaluable
Salvator Rosa was regarded as the most unconventional, rebellious yet romantic painter of landscapes. Adopted as a hero by painters of the Romantic movement in the later 18th and early 19th centuries, his paintings didn’t just come alive but also made viewers believe they were present in the moments depicted in the paintings. A similar marvelous oil on canvas by Rosa, depicting two figures near a winding path leading to a village with a mountainous landscape in the background, is being showcased at the two days On the Auction Block by Great Gatsby’s Auction.
Sharing the center stage with Rosa with the highest estimated value of $18,000 is a pair of monumental Chinese cloisonné pheasant vases. It stands tall with 80″ height and 30″ width, showcasing a variety of motif including Shou character, Ming dragons, bands of lappets, and the popular symbols of Chinese numismatic charms, the Eight Precious Things. Auction buyers can also bid for items such as Tanzanite – diamond, of 14 karat gold bracelet and a French carved walnut cabinet from the 19th century. To view and bid, visit Invaluable.
What does it take for an ordinary object to become a well-designed one? Perhaps it is the attention to detail or inclusion of embellishments that serve to elevate the piece. The elusiveness of it all is what often confuses buyers when decorating a home. Sometimes what is required is help from outside tastemakers, whose talents are to source furnishings and give confidence to buyers. Stair’s auction, The Age of Elegance: A New York Townhouse designed by Diamond Baratta, is a wonderful opportunity to bid in confidence on items selected by a highly respected design team.
What is notable about these interior designers is the pedigree of each. Anthony Baratta is known for a unique use of color that honors traditional design and is a historic Williamsburg’s first designer in residence. The late William Diamond was known for his playful, dramatic creations, and often experimented with color and proportion in his stylish work. Together, the dynamic team created some of the most celebrated interiors of the last several decades. Their works graced over 70 magazine covers worldwide and received a 2010 lifetime achievement award from Benjamin Moore.
The taste of Diamond & Baratta is represented in the sumptuous detail and harmony of pieces offered in the auction, which is itself a nod to Edith Wharton’s New York City at the turn of the last century. The Gilded Age title reference is reflected in lavish highlights that include a pair of large Chinese Mandarin Palette Porcelain Ginger Jars mounted as lamps, and a pair of terracotta urns, at once delicate and monumental. An unusual Louis XV style kidney-shaped desk is a luxury item of the past, as is a gorgeous Neo-Gothic lantern. There is also an array of giltwood mirrors, French and Continental furniture and Aubusson-style carpets present. To view the auction’s complete catalog and register to bid, go to Bidsquare.
As the next installment of the David and Janice Frent Collection comes to auction, there is certainly cause for great excitement. Heritage Auctions will bring two days of political and Americana memorabilia across the auction block, covering over 800 total items. The Frents’ collection is one of incomparable size and quality, making this auction an incredible opportunity to access items that truly have no equals.
The first session of this auction includes 425 items ranging in starting bid from $100 to $20,000, a testimony to the size and scope of the Frents’ collection. Without a doubt, the crowning jewel of this auction is an 1840 silk campaign flag endorsing the Whig Party’s Henry Clay for president. A delicate and detailed lot, it is remarkable in both its high quality and rarity. Posters, displays, badges, buttons, and countless other political memorabilia are available in this session.
The following day represents an eclectic mixed bag of items, covering dozens of national campaigns and their trail of materials. A cloth flower boutonniere depicts the faces of McKinley & Roosevelt during their 1900 run; a colorful vintage button shows a woman in white marching forward for suffrage. An extraordinary photograph captures the first female presidential candidate, the early feminist and activist Victoria C. Woodhull. These items and many more comprise the most comprehensive record of national politics. To explore both extensive sessions of this incredible collection, visit Heritage Auctions.
As the next installment of the David and Janice Frent Collection comes to auction, there is certainly cause for great excitement. Heritage Auctions will bring two days of political and Americana memorabilia across the auction block, covering over 800 total items. The Frents’ collection is one of incomparable size and quality, making this auction an incredible opportunity to access items that truly have no equals.
The first session of this auction includes 425 items ranging in starting bid from $100 to $20,000, a testimony to the size and scope of the Frents’ collection. Without a doubt, the crowning jewel of this auction is an 1840 silk campaign flag endorsing the Whig Party’s Henry Clay for president. A delicate and detailed lot, it is remarkable in both its high quality and rarity. Posters, displays, badges, buttons, and countless other political memorabilia are available in this session.
The following day represents an eclectic mixed bag of items, covering dozens of national campaigns and their trail of materials. A cloth flower boutonniere depicts the faces of McKinley & Roosevelt during their 1900 run; a colorful vintage button shows a woman in white marching forward for suffrage. An extraordinary photograph captures the first female presidential candidate, the early feminist and activist Victoria C. Woodhull. These items and many more comprise the most comprehensive record of national politics. To explore both extensive sessions of this incredible collection, visit Heritage Auctions.
Simpsons Galleries presents a well-selected assemblage of art, decorative arts, 20th – century design, jewelry, and collectibles in their upcoming The second day of the auction will host antique textiles, art, furniture, and important maps, providing a rare opportunity for all the collectors to acquire the first revised version of Pressler’s Map of the State of Texas (1862). The map holds high historic significance with its incredibly rare printing. It captures the unsettled Texas landscape during the upheaval of the American Civil War.
The highlight of the auction is the oil on wood panel “Blue Dog Super Nova” by American artist George Rodrigue. The artist is known for transforming Louisiana’s loup-garou (Cajun Werewolf) into a pop art icon. The artist has gained popularity with his portraits of a quizzical blue dog framed by different landscapes.
An affectionate letter from Mark Twain (S.L. Clemens) dated May 8, 1890, for Miss Grace King, which he hand-penned and signed, is another rare collectible from the auction. The auction will present antique jewelry, furniture, paintings by renowned artists, statues, sculptures, bronzes, silverware, rugs and more. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare
Simpsons Galleries presents a well-selected assemblage fine art and decorative arts, 20th – century collectibles, and jewelry mainly from Texas, as well as from around the world in their upcoming Fine Art & Antiques Session I.
Traditional paintings by American and European masters, such as Édouard Cortés, Robert Reid, Thomas Moran, and William Keith are the highlight of the auction. Among them, Le Pont Neuf, d’Henri IV oil on linen by French post-impressionist artist Édouard Leon Cortès is the highest valued collectible. The artist is known for Impressionistic and idealized scenes of Parisian streets and French rural villages.
Texas and regional art are also well represented in the auction with outstanding works by artists like Anthony DeYoung, Porfirio Salinas, Robert Wood- and more recent artists Dorothy Hood, Basilios Poulos, Billy Hassell, John Alexander, Ida Kohlmeyer, and George Rodrique.
Gregory Crewdson is best known for his surreal images which are often melancholic. They have ambiguous narratives that blur the boundaries between fiction and reality. The “Untitled (Woman Stain),” photograph by the American photographer is among his few masterpieces. The auction will also host a variety of antique silverware, maps, rare and fine jewelry on the first day of the auction. Explore the full listings by popular designers and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The fascination with comic books perhaps lies in the gorgeous artistry of illustrators, demonstrated time and again. The drawings are full of motion, and inking selections create dynamic tension on each page. Maybe it is due to the ability to transcend from an era and be able to continue to captivate the modern audience with stories written fifty years prior. Or perhaps it simply has an astonishing market value that continues to accrue. Whatever the reason, there is no denying that these childhood artifacts are highly collectable as well as compelling works of modern art.
This artistic merit of vintage comics is on full display in the upcoming Massive Comic & Toy Auction. In partnership with Altered Reality Entertainment and Travis Landry, Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers presents over 350 graded and fine quality comic books and toys that range from standard issue books to pristine rare lunchboxes and unopened action figures.
The auction’s showcase piece is a Marvel Comics Amazing Fantasy (issue 15) from August, 1962. The book featured the first appearance of Spider-Man and the first appearances of Aunt May, Uncle Ben, Flash Thompson, and Liz Allen, and is in overall good condition. It is an almost unbelievable opportunity to own the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko creation that launched a franchise worth almost 6 billion dollars globally.
Also available are a DC Comics Batman (issue 47) from October-November 1946. It features the first appearance of the Joker mobile, the first issue of comic introducing the X-Men, and over 300 other lots that feature a wide variety of books including The Green Lantern, The Fantastic Four, and Daredevil. The auction also has 32 toys and games in excellent condition, ranging from a dramatic 1979 Jedi master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to whimsical My Little Ponys. For the complete catalogue of this compelling auction and to register to bid, go to Bidsquare.
